unlocked_Arch_and_Structural-Palm_Harbor.pdf

This is an architectural and structural permit set document for the Palm Harbor Recreation Center Addition project, prepared by the design consultant for Pinellas County, Florida. The project involves the construction of a 28,000 square foot recreation center located next to the Senior Centre on 16th Street in Palm Harbor, designed to replace an existing building constructed in 1979. The facility will serve dual purposes as a community recreational space and an at-risk hurricane shelter capable of accommodating up to 800 general population shelter spaces and meeting American Red Cross standards. The General Contractor selection process is structured as a two-step qualification process with Step 1 bid submissions due November 11, 2025, and Step 2 submissions due November 20, 2025. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit are scheduled for October 29, 2025, with questions from potential bidders due by November 4, 2025. The contract term is established for 425 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $487.07 per calendar day for schedule delays.

Qualified contractors must demonstrate extensive project experience, provide reference letters, and submit comprehensive qualification documentation including bonding letters indicating maximum bonding capacity and completed OpenGov Fillable forms detailing organizational structure and previous project experiences. Pinellas County has established a 15% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal for subcontractors, encouraging participation from disadvantaged business enterprises. Contractors are required to comply with E-Verify requirements and specific insurance and bonding specifications. The General Contractor must provide a schedule of values and tentative construction schedule based on the construction documents and specifications provided. The project scope encompasses complex infrastructure including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology systems for a two-story multi-use facility designed to serve approximately 60,000 residents of unincorporated Palm Harbor and must comply with local and state building codes and storm resistance standards.